Decorating a couple of rooms in my house and have removed the old windowsills. Each of the sills has a slight overhang - as you would expect. I removed with intention of replacing and found something surprising. Rather than the wood being cut to size for the overhang - the brick has been cut to accomodate the windowsill. I have taken a photo below of the one I haven't taken out yet. I am a bit confused by this as it's obviously much easier to cut the wood to size so was a bit curious if anyone has come across this before or if it's just someone gone a bit rogue??? As you can see there is cracking in the plaster below and that's also below each of the other reveals.
I'm thinking that whilst I am sorting this I should do something to support the brickwork. But I could be worrying over nothing here! It is a terrace house c.1900 in construction.
I'm thinking that whilst I am sorting this I should do something to support the brickwork. But I could be worrying over nothing here! It is a terrace house c.1900 in construction.